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Will it blow????

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Old Jul 30, 2011 | 09:22 PM
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Will it blow????

Ok, I'm bored. Just wanted to see what everyone's thoughts are. Maybe start a gambling pool on the side, just for chits and giggles.

I'm planning on racing at Bandimere next weekend for Truck Fest. Going to run my 250/200 hybrids, and open them up to see if I can run at least low 14's (should be around 450 rwhp).

To date, I still haven't finished my tuning. So I'm planning on trying to button that up, and hit the dyno for some fine tuning on the higher HP tunes, then run it at Bandimere to see the final results...... all within a week.

So the question is, will I blow my engine or not? Remember, I'm running stock PMR's, no head studs, no springs, nothing special. Just a fuel system, stock HPOP, 38r turbo..... and 250/200 hybrids

Have fun with this thread, boys and girls
 
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Old Jul 30, 2011 | 09:33 PM
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Curtis, have you started looking for a new block yet?
 
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Old Jul 30, 2011 | 09:34 PM
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I think you will be fine.

About the worst thing you could do is pop a head gasket, but at 6500' your not pushing a lot of boost...

You know how to play with the timing...

I ran 238/100's and PMR's for a long time and didnt hurt the rods.

Mike ran 400/400 B codes for well over 2 years before it finally popped.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2011 | 09:42 PM
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You'll be fine. Your high pressure oil will likely suffer if you max those injectors out so you'll get a nice slow, long push on the piston.

Your transmission on the other hand.....
 
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Old Jul 30, 2011 | 09:47 PM
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you may be ok but my luck i would have windows 8
 
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Old Jul 30, 2011 | 10:06 PM
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You seem to know a lot about the tuning so idk. Personally I have no interest in beating the heck out of my truck. Occasionally, I like to show up another truck. Guess I'm getting old....lol....
 
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Old Jul 31, 2011 | 12:50 AM
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OK, I may just go next weekend for moral support.

Cody, He's got a BTS so tranny is in good shape.

Go baby go...
 
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Old Jul 31, 2011 | 05:13 AM
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Just in case I've got a couple of good buildable FR cores laying around
Jim...& fat Monty
 
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Old Jul 31, 2011 | 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by tdpower
You seem to know a lot about the tuning so idk. Personally I have no interest in beating the heck out of my truck. Occasionally, I like to show up another truck. Guess I'm getting old....lol....
what he said except I am getting old
I doubt you'll blow
 
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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 08:25 AM
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Have the video camera going while going down the track. Let us know the times.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 09:30 AM
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Have the video camera going while going down the track. Let us know the times.
I do plan to video tape it one way or another. Should be a fun day.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 10:25 AM
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I say have at it and don't worry, you'll be fine. But if it does blow, you must post pics of the carnage.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 05:55 PM
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My vote is this: You are likely married, and need an excuse as to why your engine needs to be rebuilt, and are therefore going to try your best to get the engine to blow. You've already got your "Six Million Dollar Man" speech prepared for the wife stating that "if needs to be rebuilt, we can build it Better, Stronger, Faster." It's all a justification for spending the money on that versus a kitchen remodel.

So, do yourself a favor...you better delete this thread so that proof of the premeditated murder of your engine is nowhere to be seen.

As for the genius of your plan...well, no one can blame you. Best of luck on your plan!
 
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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Tailgate77478
My vote is this: You are likely married, and need an excuse as to why your engine needs to be rebuilt, and are therefore going to try your best to get the engine to blow. You've already got your "Six Million Dollar Man" speech prepared for the wife stating that "if needs to be rebuilt, we can build it Better, Stronger, Faster." It's all a justification for spending the money on that versus a kitchen remodel.

So, do yourself a favor...you better delete this thread so that proof of the premeditated murder of your engine is nowhere to be seen.

As for the genius of your plan...well, no one can blame you. Best of luck on your plan!
Ok...... I freaking LOL'ed big time. Best response ever!
 
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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 07:54 PM
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Hey, I've seen stock PMR engines throw a rod, and then modded ones that don't, go figure....

Either way, it'll run great till it blows
 
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